Aunt Gerry heads north to the family cabin in Kingsley, MI for the Memorial Day Holiday weekend. However, you won’t find her in the kitchen and Aunt Gerry recommends you don’t spend your day there either. Here is a menu of recipes that can be prepared early so you can enjoy the parade, your family and the day.

Tasty Pork Ribs

Recipe from “Taste of Home” magazine

“If you’re not going to stand over a hot stove all day, why stand over a hot grill?” – Aunt Gerry

8 bone-in country-style pork ribs (8 ounces each)

1 cup ketchup

1 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon molasses

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons dried minced onion

1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1 teaspoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Place ribs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over ribs. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until meat is tender.8 servings.

Home Econ. Potato Salad

“This recipe is from a cookbook of recipes compiled by Home Economics teachers from across the country.

My husband gave it to me early in our marriage. I’m not sure if it was a nice gift or a subtle hint.” -Aunt Gerry

Gerry Burns (Aunt Gerry) is an octogenarian & Ypsilantian who has resided with her husband Joe in their Augusta Township home for 43 years. After working 20 years at Eastern Michigan University, she retired in 1992. In addition to knitting and baking, Aunt Gerry enjoys the company of her husband & family which includes three grown children, three grandchildren and Minnie; a large, rambunctious, black Labrador retriever. At 80 years old, Aunt Gerry is happy that she’s “Still Cookin'” You can email Aunt Gerry at AuntGerry@YpsiNews.com